Southern & Eastern Regional Operational Programme 2007 - 2013
The Southern & Eastern Regional Operational Programme forms a part of the Government’s contribution to achieving the goals set out in the Lisbon Agenda for the S&E Region. The Lisbon Agenda broadly aims to "make Europe the most competitive and the most dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world, by 2010". This programme alongside other national programmes will ensure that the people of the S&E region will benefit directly from this focused investment.
The programme runs from 2007 to 2013 and will enhance the quality of life and promote more balanced prosperity in the region.
This regional programme has 3 sub programmes as follows:
| Priority (Sub-Programme) | Total | EU Funds Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Innovation & the Knowledge Economy | 277,000,000 |
96,000,000 |
| Environment & Accessibility | 215,000,000 |
26,000,000 |
| Sustainable Urban Development | 177,000,000 |
20,000,000 |
| Total Expenditure | 669,000,000 |
142,000,000 |
The programme covers a broad spectrum of activities from support to Microenterprise, research & development assistance, schemes to protect ground water, energy efficiency schemes, a continuation of the broadband programme and initiatives to improve the quality of life in urban settings.
More detailed information can be found on the Operational Programme by clicking here.
Ex Ante Evaluation of the 2007-2013 Operational Programme
The Regional Assembly commissioned an Ex-ante Evaluation of the Southern and Eastern Region Operational Programme (OP) 2007-13. This Evaluation fed into the process of planning and preparation for the OP.
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Statement
An Environmental Report was prepared in parallel with the preparation of the Operational Programme. This report summarises the likely significant effects on the environment due to the implementation of the Operational Programme and recommends mitigation measures to address identified significant effects. An SEA Statement has been prepared, following the adoption of the Operational Programme. This Statement summarises how the environmental considerations and the Environmental Report were factored into the Operational Programme and it also summarises how submissions received during the public consultation stage of the SEA process were considered. The SEA Statement is also available for public viewing at the Regional Assembly office.
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More detailed information can be found on the Operational Programme Here